B+

Very Good

Score: 71/100

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

4-Year Public

📍 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901

🌐 https://newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/

Outcomes

A+

90/100

Affordability

52/100

Resources

C+

64/100

Experience

B+

80/100

Prestige

66/100

Quick Stats

50,617

Total Enrollment

85%

Graduation Rate

93%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

65%

Acceptance Rate

$19,052

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Rutgers University-New Brunswick ▼

5% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 2,430 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$449,510

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,735

1-Year Change

+2.0%

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For parents & investors

The Rutgers University-New Brunswick Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $449,510
Avg rent near campus: $2,735/mo — vs ~$982/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 08901 (4.8% cap, New Brunswick)

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🏆 Where Rutgers University-New Brunswick Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

of 100 schools

#10

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

of 100 schools

#11

Information Science/Studies

#13

#14

#14

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

of 100 schools

#15

Computer and Information Sciences, General

of 100 schools

#16

Psychology, General

of 100 schools

#17

Public Health, General

of 100 schools

#27

Medicine

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$13,674	$32,436
Room	$8,836
Board	$5,879
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$37,717	$56,479

Financial Aid

71%

Receive Any Aid

26%

Receive Pell Grants

42%

Take Out Loans

$19,052

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$15,885
$30,001 - $48,000	$15,532
$48,001 - $75,000	$17,578
$75,001 - $110,000	$24,020
$110,001+	$33,460

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer and Information Sciences, General 994 grads/yr Social Work 775 grads/yr Psychology, General 657 grads/yr Finance, General 490 grads/yr Public Health, General 468 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 466 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 421 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 365 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 317 grads/yr Medicine 317 grads/yr Management Science 314 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 298 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 288 grads/yr Biomedical Sciences, General 286 grads/yr Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 274 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 231 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 225 grads/yr Economics, General 216 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 206 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 198 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Computer network architects

$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Computer occupations, all other

$109k/yr 472,000 jobs

Database administrators

$105k/yr 78,000 jobs

Computer systems analysts

$104k/yr 521,100 jobs

Software quality assurance analysts and testers

$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

50,617

Total Students

54%

Women

95%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 33%

Hispanic 15%

Black 8%

Asian 29%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 76%

Off-Campus (Renters) 5%

With Family 19%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,430 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 53%

Hybrid (Some Online) 40%

Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 95%

25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?

Rutgers University-New Brunswick has an acceptance rate of 65%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Rutgers University-New Brunswick?

Tuition at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $13,674 for in-state students and $32,436 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $19,052.

What is the graduation rate at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?

The graduation rate at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is 85%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Rutgers University-New Brunswick a good school?

Rutgers University-New Brunswick has a Repit College Score of 71/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Rutgers University-New Brunswick?

Rutgers University-New Brunswick has a total enrollment of 50,617 students. Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near Rutgers University-New Brunswick?

Yes! Approximately 5% of students at Rutgers University-New Brunswick live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,430 students who need rental housing near campus.

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